About The BID
The BID Team
Meet the team who oversee the development, delivery and promotion of the BID’s projects, programmes and services.
The BID Board
York BID is governed by a voluntary Board comprising 14 Directors and 3 Advisors. Together, they provide strategic oversight and guide the delivery of our five-year Business Plan. The Board represents a broad cross-section of York’s business community, bringing expertise and influence from a diverse range of sectors.
The Board meets bi-monthly, and meeting minutes are available to levy-paying members upon request. Director positions are renewed every two years and ratified at the BID’s Annual General Meeting.
We welcome expressions of interest from representatives of levy-paying businesses who wish to contribute to the success of York BID by joining the Board as a Director or Advisor. Applications are reviewed by the current Board and assessed on suitability for the roles available.
If you would like to register your interest in joining the York BID Board, please contact us at info@theyorkbid.com.
Michael Hjort (Chair)
Owner, Walmgate Ale House
Robert Onyett
Managing Partner, Harrowells Solicitors
David Colthup
Chapter Steward & Chief Operating Officer, York Minster
Oliver Stott
General Manager, Middletons Hotel
Doug Winter
Director, Isotoma
Angela Horner
Associate Director, Browns Department Store
Jenny Layfield
Chief Executive Officer, York Explore Libraries
Rebecca Layton
Owner, Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant
Will Zhuang
Owner, Orchid Vegan Restaurant
Sarah Loftus
Managing Director, Make It York
Cllr. Pete Kilbane
Tom Calvert
Director, Avorium
Chris Pegg
Head of Regional Commercial, Sales & Marketing, City Cruises
Garry Taylor
Director of City Development, City of York Council
Alistair Graham
Residents Representative